You don't see an inordinate number of surface lifts here, but some resorts are getting new ones. It does appear that they may be gaining popularity in some resorts.
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Detachable surface lifts
Started by highspeedquad, Feb 06 2005 09:14 AM
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Posted 09 February 2005 - 03:21 PM
I've noticed it especially so in learing areas. Probably easier for them to get the idea of how to ride up the lift and probably for low cost and ease of maintnence.
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"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
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Posted 09 February 2005 - 03:41 PM
They are definitely cheaper than a chairlift. I totally agree with you.
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Posted 09 February 2005 - 04:39 PM
If you're learning to ski, I think that you should have a short high speed quad. It would be easier to load and unload, and it would access short greens. I think it would help alot. Instead, lots of first-timers are loading and unloading on a low speed double or a surface lift. :no: Anyways, just my opinion.
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Posted 09 February 2005 - 05:09 PM
But you have to remember that little kids may have some trouble loading a HSQ. The surface lifts are better for people who are a bit more vertically challenged.
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Posted 09 February 2005 - 05:13 PM
Plus it also makes it a little more chalanging for those learning so that when they go to get on chairs they are more prepared.
-Bryan
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"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
Theres a place for all of God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
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Posted 09 February 2005 - 06:33 PM
Yes, because if they are tall enough then it will be a breeze to get on a HSQ becasue they have already boarded on a faster lift.
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Isn't it odd that "politics" is made up of the word "poli" meaning many, and "tics" meaning blood-sucking creatures?
Isn't it odd that "politics" is made up of the word "poli" meaning many, and "tics" meaning blood-sucking creatures?
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Posted 10 February 2005 - 04:48 PM
PCMR says the main reason it replaced its beginner lift with a HSQ was to cut down on the number of stops due to beginners falling. They say it's made it a lot better, and they appear to run it at near full speed
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Posted 10 February 2005 - 05:32 PM
A beginner with little lift experience might indeed have a little trouble getting on a fixed lift.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 04:56 AM
That's one of the reasons we're planning the gondola at Union Creek. For abject beginners, walking into a cabin has to be the easiest way to board a lift.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 11:37 AM
Although many beginners it seems have alot of troubble cordinating carring skis and poles while walking in ski boots.
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Theres a place for all of God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
Theres a place for all of God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes.
"You could say that a mountain is alot like a woman, once you think you know every inch of her and you're about to dip your skis into some soft, deep powder...Bam, you've got two broken legs, cracked ribs and you pay your $20 just to let her punch your lift ticket all over again"
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 03:05 PM
Getting on the gondola would definitely be easier than anything else. Yes, it might be hard to carry the skis and poles in the boots, but I think that it is easier if you are a beginner.
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Isn't it odd that "politics" is made up of the word "poli" meaning many, and "tics" meaning blood-sucking creatures?
Isn't it odd that "politics" is made up of the word "poli" meaning many, and "tics" meaning blood-sucking creatures?
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